Ipswich Youth Travel Soccer

The girls U10 Breakers started the season with a strong win over the Hamilton-Wenham Lions on April 14 with a score of 5-1.

Andrea Millard and Hannah Klapprodt both did an excellent job in goal, making many great saves and denying the Lions’ scoring attempts. The Breakers exhibited careful passing and defensive skills throughout the game.

Playing well on both offense and defense were Taylor Welch and Gabby D’Agostino. Powerful goals were scored by Nicole Pignone, Lydia Fanning, Sophie Bymark, Charlotte Esty, and Miyka Paduchak with assists by Jillian Cox and Andrea Millard.

U12 Breakers on even keel

The Ipswich Breakers (U12 Girls) were three games into their season, with a record of one win, one loss and one tie. The first game against Winthrop ended in a 2-0 loss.

The next week was a decisive 3-0 win over Swampscott, with goals scored by Devin Smith (assisted by Olivia Hammond), Claire Gardner, and Maria Balzer (assisted by Libby Cornacchio). This last game ended in a 1-1 tie against Saugus, with Ipswich's sole goal scored by Devin Smith, assisted from Libby Manos.

All three games have been very competitive, with the Breakers showing an eagerness and ability to keep the game in the offensive zone. Keepers for the games have included Devin Smith, Hannah Lynch, Claire Gardner, Libby Manos and Fernanda Pett.

Nighthawks looking good

After two games, the Nighthawks (Girls U14) sat in second place after a good win and a hard-fought tie. In the season opener, the Nighthawks topped a tough Andover team with a fine offensive display.

Kylie Shea opened the scoring, followed by Mary Krathwohl and then Lydia Earley put in a pair – one off each foot. Tess O’Connor and Hannah O’Flynn made some great shots as well. Excellent defense by Hailey Markos, Sammi Bishop, Maddie Pinciaro and Grace Gardner kept Andover at bay.

The next week, the Nighthawks had to battle back to tie a well-disciplined Boxford United team, 2-2. Bishop made a Beckham-like free kick for the first comeback and Kim Corkum made a superb finish to erase the second deficit. Excellent goaltending by Kylie Shea and defending by Samantha Burke and Tess O’Connor, among others kept the score even.

Week of April 28

Waverunners top Pentucket

The Ipswich Waverunners (Boys U 12) won a hard played game (4-3) against a strong Pentucket team this on April 28. Both teams early on controlled play in the middle of the field with neither team getting any chances.

Nate Glaster scored the first goal on pretty passing play from Marcel Belperron and Ryan Mulkerin. Less than a minute later Matt Jaeger scored the second goal on a nice pass from Glaster. Erik Fyrer played a strong game in goal in the first half making some key saves to keep Ipswich in front.

Christian Scopa, Dana Reid, Erik Gongas and Ben Comunale played great on defense all game, keeping Pentucket away. Starting the second half, Kyle Mulkerin scored on a long shot over the goalie. Ipswich kept the pressure on and Slater Sullivan converted a pass from Robbie Fay for the last goal.

The midfield group led by David Dick, Owen Marsh and Forrest Finn played a great game keeping the ball in the offensive zone for long periods. They were able to move the ball up to the forwards setting up many good scoring chances.

The team again showed nice passing skills and hard defense making for a fun game to watch.

Week of May 5

Waverunners slip in Marblehead

Ipswich Waverunners (U12 Boys) lost 4-1 against Marblehead this past week. Ipswich came out strong pushing the ball up the field for some scoring chances.

David Dick scored the first goal on a penalty kick drilling it into the upper corner. Dana Reid and Marcel Belperron had great games on defense making some nice stops on a fast Marblehead team. Marblehead scored late in the first half to tie the game.

In the second half Nate Glaster and Robbie Fay created some space to get some shots on net but were unable to get any past a very good Marblehead goalie. Erik Fyrer and Slater Sullivan had strong game's at midfield supporting the forwards with nice passes.

Despite solid goaltending by Ben Comunale and Kyle Mulkerin, Marblehead was able to win the game.

Breakers in cruise control

The girls U10 Breakers exhibited great teamwork in their game against the Amesbury Cruisers, earning a 10-1 victory. In the first half, attentive goalkeeping by Keeghan Hughes and strong defensive play by Taylor Welch and Caitlyn Scola kept the Cruisers from scoring.